Top Security Features for Your New Garage Door
A secure garage door prevents unauthorized access, reducing the risk of burglary and theft. The door also safeguards your vehicles and valuable items stored in the garage. Here are the top security features for your new garage door.
A Sturdy Locking System
Garage doors typically don't lock unless you have a robust mechanism in place. Without a reliable locking system, intruders can easily access your garage door, putting your belongings and the security of your home at risk.
A keyless, heavy-duty locking bolt is an effective solution to shut your garage door securely. The heavy-duty locking bolt provides added strength and resistance against forced entry attempts.
Automatic Reverse and Backdrive
Automatic reverse and backdrive greatly enhance the security of your garage door by actively preventing potential hazards and unauthorized access. This technology ensures that if an obstacle is detected while the door is closing, it immediately stops and reverses its direction. Such effectively prevents accidents or injuries that could occur if someone or something were to be caught under the closing door.
The backdrive feature prevents forced manual entry, making it difficult for unauthorized individuals to open the door manually from the outside. This step adds an additional layer of protection against potential burglaries or break-ins.
Motion-Detecting Lights
Through the night, motion-detecting lights on a garage door play a crucial role in deterring potential intruders. As someone approaches your garage door, the motion sensors trigger the lights to illuminate the area, exposing the intruder and creating a sense of vulnerability. This sudden burst of light not only startles and disorients the individual but also draws attention to their presence, acting as a powerful deterrent.
In addition to scaring off intruders, motion-detecting lights serve as an alert system. You can link the lights to an alarm or a surveillance system, immediately notifying you of the unauthorized presence near your garage. This real-time alert empowers you to promptly take necessary actions, such as contacting law enforcement or investigating the situation.
Smart Garage Door Opener
Unlike traditional openers, a smart garage door eliminates the risk of someone forcefully opening the door or hacking the code. With its enhanced security protocols, a smart opener ensures that only authorized individuals can operate the garage door.
Additionally, you can configure the smart opener to send real-time alerts to your smartphone or other connected devices. Thus, you can receive instant notifications whenever someone opens the garage door, ensuring that you are always aware of any activity related to your garage.
Security Timer
A security timer promotes garage security by automatically closing the door after a predetermined period. The timer is a reliable reminder and ensures that the garage door is closed when you leave or after a specific duration of inactivity. You no longer need to worry about rushing back to check if the door is closed. As a result, the timer provides peace of mind and saves valuable time and energy.
Safety Beam
Safety beams sense objects in the path of the closing door. These beams consist of a transmitter and a receiver, which emit and detect an invisible beam of light between them. When the garage door is closing, this beam forms a horizontal plane near the floor. If a person, pet, or car, interrupts the beam, it immediately triggers the door opener to stop or reverse the door's motion.
Byers & Butler Inc. is a leader in the sales, repair, and service of garage doors, operators, remote controls, and automated gate systems. Whether you require a new garage door installation or an upgrade to automated gate systems, we have the experience to deliver exceptional results. Contact us to schedule a consultation and experience the expertise that has made us an industry leader.
